Group Therapy for Depression
Group Therapy for Depression
This in-person Group Therapy for Depression occurs every Tuesday from 6pm – 7pm starting October 4, 2022 for 6 weeks. The final session is November 8, 2022. It takes place at our Pittsburgh location.
Learn about Depression and Anxiety and why we respond the way we do; Develop skills to manage emotions; Develop and maintain a non judgmental stance including kindness and forgiveness.
Group therapy is a unique opportunity to gain skills and new behaviors with the benefit of an expert-led experience while being accelerated through the lens of social learning that can only come from peer support. Group formats have been used to successfully manage a variety of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
What is the Difference between a Depression Support Group AND Group Therapy for Depression?
A support group is a form of therapy which enlists members who share a common concern, situation, or diagnosis, it helps participants to build social relationships and offers social learning as a benefit to overcome loneliness and enhance their feelings of wellbeing surrounding the common theme.
Group therapy or a skills group uses a psychoeducational model of therapeutic help to allow participants to collectively enhance coping skills and fundamental ability which aims to reduce symptoms surrounding a specific need. It is facilitated by a counselor.
This Group Therapy for Depression is a skills group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where will this Group Therapy for Depression be held?
A: This group will be held in person at our Pittsburgh location located at 830 Western Ave, Pittsburgh 15233.
Q: What day and time is Group Therapy for Depression?
A: Group sessions will take place Tuesdays at 6pm from October 4, 2022 through November 8, 2022. Each group session is 1 hour.
Q: How many weeks is Depression Group?
A: This Depression Group is 6 weeks long.
Q: Can anyone join Group Therapy for Depression?
A: No, this is a closed group to clients of Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh. If you are not a current client and are interested, please reach out to our admin team at 412-322-2129.
Q: Is there an age range for Group Therapy for Depression?
A: Yes, this group is only for adults.
Q: How many people will be in the Depression Group?
A: It is limited to 6 participants.
Q: Does this Depression Group accept health insurance?
A: Yes, we accept UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, Tricare, United, Aetna
Q: What is the self-pay fee for Group Therapy for Depression?
A: If you elect to self pay, the fee is $40 per session.
Q: Do participants have to sign up for all sessions or can they drop in on topics that interest them?
A: Participants have to sign up for all 6 sessions.
Q: Who is leading Group Therapy for Depression?
A: The group will be led by Kristen Ann Walker, MS Ed, LPC, a licensed professional counselor who has worked in the Mental Health field since 1995 AND Stephanie Davis, MEd, LPC, a licensed professional counselor and EMDR therapist.
Q: How do I sign up for Group Therapy for Depression?
A: Please email info@counselingwellnesspgh.com or call 412-322-2129 ext. 3 if you are interested in joining the group.